94 points
"13.9% alc., 900 cases, $48. 100% de-, aged sur lie in 33% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish-purple hue in the glass. Vibrant aromas of fresh cherries, baking spices and sandalwood. Juicy and crisp, like biting into an iced cherry. Subtle touches of spice, earth and oak add interest. Very forward and easy to cozy up to with a long, aciddriven, mineral-laced finish. This wine really shows off the terroir of this Green Valley vineyard and could be a poster child for that cool-climate appellation. Will age beautifully. Score: 94"

92 points
"A typical Russian River Pinot, the 2011 Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch is juicy, generous and expressive. Dark red fruit, sweet spices and cola all jump from the glass. The Keefer is arguably the most exuberant of these 2011 Pinots from Failla. Accordingly, it will drink well pretty much upon release and for at least a handful of years beyond. I don’t see a whole lot of pedigree for aging here, but the wine’s near-term appeal is undeniable. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019."
Best 2013-2019

tasted
(2010 vintage, 750ml bottle)
:
June 7, 2012
,
Michael Haley

94 points
"Wow, this is one spectacular Pinot! It's 94 points now and I can see a few points being added over the next 3-5 years. Glad I bought 3!"